'noles Top Recruit Not Enrolled

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TALLAHASSEE — The tallest and highest-profile player in Florida State's latest basketball recruiting class is not enrolled in school and may not be eligible for the 1995-96 season.

Center Randell Jackson, whose signing with FSU over North Carolina surprised many observers, has not been allowed to enroll at Florida State because the NCAA's academic clearing house has not given him the OK.

A source close to the team confirmed Jackson's status.

Jackson, a member of the McDonald's and Parade All-America teams, averaged 23.7 points and 11.5 rebounds for Winchendon Prep in Boston. He did not achieve a qualifying test score until early summer, and it was unclear Thursday whether that score had been overturned or questioned.

FSU coach Pat Kennedy said in July that Jackson was eligible to play for the Seminoles.

At 6 feet 11 inches, Jackson was the biggest name player to sign with the Seminoles for this season.

Jackson arrived in Tallahassee last week with other new members of the team, and he has been participating in pickup games with the Seminoles.